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Think I found the problem: Rebound symptoms. The Seroquel was treating a very bad sleep/panic disorder at night, and after the worst withdrawals were gone and my days mostly went back to normal, the panic disorder came back.
Last night was much better. I took a normal dose of Klonopin (0.75) then had an intense appetite for once. After dinner, slept for about 10 hours and just woke up. Felt some anxiety in my chest, took another 0.25 and I don't think it's working yet but I feel better. No more sickness, no panics, no vomiting.
My days were slowly getting better, first it was a few hours but this progressed to all day. Nights were completely horrible. The one symptom was this: I would feel fine, lay down then close my eyes. And like a bucket of cold water, a surging panic attack would jolt me and lead to throwing up, feeling overheated, trapped, shivering. Then 10 minutes later it's like it never happened, lay back down and the process repeats itself. All night long.
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Hey @chrisjc I have not commented lately but have been following your updates. I'm so glad you are figuring out your meds and feeling better. I also take Klonopin (the generic--clonazepam), and I would be lost without it. I usually take 1 MG at night and 1/2 MG in the morning because it tends to make me sleepy, and I don't need any help feeling sleepy! If mid-day several hours after morning dose I am struggling, I add the other 1/2 MG. I can take up to 2 mg per day, but I try to take less if possible. Have you tried Cymbalta or has your doc mentioned it. Honestly, it does make some people a bit wonky, but not all, and it helps a lot for me with pain and anxiety in addition to depression. I don't want to put an idea in your head that will put you through more withdrawals because I went cold turkey off Cymbalta--was fine for two days and then major pain and anxiety attack. Sometimes we don't realize how much meds are helping us until we go off them, and my doc told me no way should I go off Cymbalta without adding another antidepressant and tapering. Take care!